This course is endorsed by International Meeting Innovative insights into arthritis and its treatment Chairperson of the meeting: Prof. Annamaria Iagnocco TURIN (ITALY) 2-3 FEBRUARY 2018
Welcome Arthritides are common inflammatory rheumatic diseases in the general population and early diagnosis and efficient treatment play a key role in the prevention of damage and consequent disability. Recent acquisitions in the field of pathogenesis and treatment have markedly influenced the therapeutic strategies in patients with arthritis. The International Meeting Innovative insights into arthritis and its treatment aims at giving an overview on new aspects of pathogenesis of arthritides, as well as on their clinical features, introducing also challenging cases and patients perspective. Breaking news about treatment will be presented and discussed in sequential sessions.
Faculty A. Alunno - Italy J.W.J. Bijlsma - The Netherlands G. Burmester - Germany M. Cutolo - Italy N. Damjanov - Serbia K. de Vlam, Belgium T. Dörner - Germany C. Edwards - United Kingdom E. Ghigo - Italy R. Giordano - Italy A. Iagnocco - Italy R. Ionescu - Romania R. Lories - Belgium M. Kouloumas - Cyprus A. Martini - Italy C. Montecucco, Italy E. Nikiphorou - United Kingdom M. Ostensen - Norway L. Sinigaglia - Italy J. Smolen - Austria Z. Szekanecz - Hungary P. Taylor - United Kingdom R. Van Vollenhoven - The Netherland U. Viora - Italy D. Wiek - Germany
Preliminary Programme Friday, 2 February 2018 13:50-14:00 Conference Opening R. Botti, Italy - M. Dall Acqua, Italy E. Ghigo, Italy - A. Iagnocco, Italy G. Massazza, Italy - A. Saitta, Italy - G. Saglio, Italy A. Scarmozzino, Italy - G.P. Zanetta, Italy Advances in arthritis: from pathogenesis to clinical manifestations Chairpersons: A. Iagnocco, Italy - C. Montecucco, Italy 14:00-14:30 Innovative insights into RA pathogenesis and diagnostic considerations T. Dörner, Germany 14:30-15:00 Rheumatoid arthritis: comorbidities and risk factors for their developments Z. Szekanecz, Hungary 15:00-15:30 Rheumatoid arthritis: burden of disease and unmet needs P. Taylor, United Kingdom 15:30-16:00 Advances in axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis pathogenesis R. Lories, Belgium 16:00-16:30 Coffee Break 16:30-17:00 Advances in psoriatic arthritis pathogenesis K. de Vlam, Belgium
Preliminary Programme 17:00-17:40 Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis: interactive challenging cases from the young rheumatologists A. Alunno, Italy - E. Nikiphorou, United Kingdom Living with arthritis: from pain to disability Chairpersons: A. Iagnocco, Italy - U. Viora, Italy 17:40-18:00 Rheumatoid arthritis M. Kouloumas, Cyprus 18:00-18:20 Spondyloarthritis D. Wiek, Germany
Preliminary Programme Saturday, 3 February 2018 Breaking news on arthritis treatment Chairpersons: A. Iagnocco, Italy - L. Sinigaglia, Italy 08:30-08:55 Biologic DMARDs tapering: what is new? C. Edwards, United Kingdom 08:55-09:20 Conventional DMARDs: how much space there really is? R. Ionescu, Romania 09:20-09:45 Progress in management of rheumatoid arthritis: which new options? J.W.J. Bijlsma, The Netherlands 09:45-10:10 Progress in management of spondyloarthritis: which new options? R. Van Vollenhoven, The Netherland 10:10-10:35 Progress in management of psoriatic arthritis: which new options? J. Smolen, France 10:35-10:55 Coffee Break 10:55-11:20 Progress in management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis A. Martini, Italy 11:20-11:45 Corticosteroids in rheumatoid arthritis: how much and for how long? M. Cutolo, Italy 11:45-12:10 Do glucocorticoids induce addiction in humans? E. Ghigo, Italy - R. Giordano, Italy
Preliminary Programme 12:10-12:35 Pregnancy in arthritis patients: progress in treatment M. Ostensen, Norway 12:35-13:00 Precision Medicine G. Burmester, Germany 13:00-13:25 Remission nowadays: reality or utopia? N. Damjanov, Serbia 13:25 Closing Remarks A. Iagnocco, Italy
Scientific Information Chairperson of the meeting Annamaria Iagnocco Università degli Studi di Torino - Turin, Italy annamaria.iagnocco1@gmail.com Scientific Committee J.W.J. Bijlsma, The Netherlands G. Burmester, Germany M. Cutolo, Italy T. Dörner, Germany E. Ghigo, Italy R. Lories, Belgium G. Massazza, Italy G. Saglio, Italy Z. Szekanecz, Hungary ITALIAN CME - Continuing Medical Education The Congress is accredited by the National Commission for Continuing Education with the following educational goal finalized to Clinical research, diagnostic and rehabilitative clinic-assistance pathways, assistance profiles-cure profiles (3) for the following disciplinary areas: Medical Surgeon (Disciplines: Rheumatology - Allergology - Clinical Immunology - Anaesthesiology - Cardiology (incl. Pediatric cardiology) - Dermatology and Venereology - Genetics - Geriatrics - Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases - Infectious Diseases - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - General Practice - Emergency Medicine - Internal Medicine - Medical Biopathology - Nephrology - Ophtalmology - Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Medical Microbiology - Paediatrics - Radiology - Radiotherapy - Respiratory Diseases - Thermal Medicine - Anatomical pathology - Clinical Biochemistry - Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology - Forensic Medicine - Step by Step Assistance); Biologist (Disciplines: Biologist) Pharmacist (Disciplines: Territorial Pharmacy - Hospital Pharmacy) for nr. 200 participants. Credits will be recognized only upon presence at 90% of the scientific sessions and a 75% minimum score in the learning test. CME CREDITS: N. 6,3 - CME ID: 173 211728 ED. N. 1 Provider 173 - Università degli Studi di Torino Staff Formazione ECM - ecm@unito.it
General Information Organizing Secretariat AIM Group International Milan Office Via G. Ripamonti, 129-20141 Milan, Italy Ph. +39 02 56601.1 - Fax +39 02 56609045 arthritisturin@aimgroup.eu - www.arthritisturin.com Meeting Venue NH TORINO SANTO STEFANO Via Porta Palatina, 19-10122 Turin, Italy Ph. +39 011 5223311 www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-torino-santo-stefano How to reach the Venue C From the Torino Airport - Caselle Public transport lines: Take the SFMA train for 5 stops and get off at Torino Dora GTT. Then, take bus line no. 11 toward Stati Uniti Cap for 5 stops, get off at Porta Palazzo Sud stop. You can find the hotel 300 metres away. It's a 50 minutes trip and is 2,50 (Biglietto integrato A). Taxi: It's a 65 minutes trip and is around 34,00. Aerobus shuttle: Departs every 15-30 minutes and costs 6,50. Take the SADEM bus that links the city centre and Turin Airport. Get off at Porta Nuova railway station take the tramway no.4 toward Falchera Cap for 5 stops. Get off at Duomo-Polo Reale stop. You will find the hotel 140 metres away. K From the Train Station From Porta Nuova railway station: take the tramway no.4 toward Falchera Cap for 5 stops. Get off at Duomo-Polo Reale stop. You will find the hotel 140 metres away. Closest metro station: Porta Nuova Ticket (90 min): 1,50 Ticket (4 H): 3,00 Ticket (24H): 5,00 Ticket (48H): 7,50 Ticket (72H): 10,00 G By car The hotel's GPS Coordinates: 45.07414560000001 N 7.683929600000056 E Parking: Onsite, and is 20,00. Parking cannot be reserved in advance.
General Information Official Language English is the official language. Simultaneous translation will not be provided. Registration desk The Organizing Secretariat will be available on-site as follow: Friday, 2 February 12:30-18:30 Saturday, 3 February 08:00-13:30 Badges A badge will be provided on-site together with the Congress kit. Participants are kindly requested to always wear their name badge during the Meeting. Congress fees Registration fee FREE The registration fee include: Admission to the dedicated sessions Congress bag with complete meeting materials Certificate of attendance Coffee breaks, as indicated in the program Congress delegate special package 200,00 + 22% The Package fee include: Admission to the dedicated sessions Congress bag with complete meeting materials Certificate of attendance Coffee breaks, as indicated in the program Dinner Accommodation for 1 night (4* Hotel) DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: 10 January 2018
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